OUR OBJECTIVES

To promote the principles of equality of opportunity, diversity and good relations among Nigerians in the Diaspora;
 

To participate in the promotion of social and cultural harmony within communities;

To establish and maintain close liaison with the Nigerian and European governments and other representative bodies having objectives similar in whole or in part to NIDOE;

To promote the spirit of patriotism amongst Nigerians living in Europe and encourage their participation in the affairs of Nigeria;
 

To encourage Nigerians living in Europe to be good and law-abiding citizens of Europe;
 

To encourage contacts and networking amongst Nigerians living in Europe, the Americas and elsewhere and with community groups, voluntary organisations, government departments, statutory and non-statutory authorities, businesses, individuals and all other organisations, and in particular based on pressing social, economic, democratic and cultural issues in Nigeria;
 

To assist in promoting and enhancing a good image for Nigeria in the international arena in all areas, by whatever ethical and legitimate means that are feasible;
 

To serve as technical advisers, partners and act as catalysts with Nigeria with respect to development of policies, organisation and implementation of social and economic programmes;
 

On specific requests from Government, NGOs and other bodies, incorporated or unincorporated, to provide services or give advice on specific matters of social, economic or cultural projects in the interest of Nigerians and Nigeria;
 

To encourage and assist Nigerians who wish to return to Nigeria permanently, and to dissuade skilled Nigerians from emigrating from Nigeria, thereby helping to stem further brain drain.